Tuesday 26 January 2021, 10am–1.30pm
Join us this Australia Day for a family-friendly program of music performances, weaving demonstrations, Director-led tours, talks and activities. Explore our exhibitions:
- Endeavour Voyage: The Untold Story of Cook and the First Australians
- A Portrait of Australia
- 2021 Australian of the Year Awards
Or follow one of our family trails to discover the amazing stories behind some of our objects.
Cost: Free (costs apply for some activities including the family trails). Limited spaces available for some activities.
Program details are subject to change at short notice.
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
10–10.15am | Smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country with Ngambri-Ngunnawal custodian Paul House | Forecourt Garden | Free |
10.15–11.50am 12–1.30pm | Weaving demonstration Join Kalkadoon woman Ronnie Jordan as she demonstrates her weaving technique using traditional and modern-day materials. | Forecourt Garden | Free |
11–11.30am 12–12.30pm 1–1.30pm | Didjeridu performance
Join Ngambri-Ngunnawal custodian Paul House for pop-up didjeridu performances. | Various locations throughout the galleries | Free |
10am–12pm 12.30–1.30pm | Botanical art demonstration Watch talented local Canberra botanical artist Cheryl Hodge paint from nature. Note: Cheryl's work can be purchased in the Museum Shop on the day. | Gandel Atrium | Free |
10.15am – 1.30pm Note: no program at 11.30am | Secret life of critters Join the rangers from Mulligans Flat citizen science program and learn about what happens at Mulligans Flat. You might see shingleback and bearded dragon lizards. | Gandel Atrium | Free |
11–11.30am 1–1.30pm | Performance
Listen to award-winning singer and Wiradjuri elder Johnny Huckle. Johnny has a big voice and a swag of heartfelt songs on the themes of love, identity and spirit. He has been performing around the country for over 30 years. | Lakeside Amphitheatre | Free |
10–11am 2–3pm | Building and architecture tour
Discover the stories and meanings hidden in the Museum building, design and landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear for walking outside. Places limited | Ask at the Information Desk for details and tickets | Costs apply |
11–11.20am 1–1.20pm | Director's talk Join the National Museum of Australia’s Director, Mat Trinca, for a short gallery talk. Places limited | Meet at the Information Desk | Free |
All day | First Australians gallery and Forecourt Garden talks Join a free Host talk in our First Australians gallery or Forecourt Garden. Places limited | Ask at the Information Desk for details | Free |
10am–3pm Note: open every day of the school holidays | Dyara Indigenous arts hub Dyara is the Ngunnawal word for bowerbird — a name chosen for the Indigenous arts hub because of its eclectic collection of handmade products from artists and art centres from remote and regional Australia. Come and explore the range today. | Gandel Atrium | Free entry |
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